Participation forms needed for BHS, HMS athletes Burns Cheerleading Burns Cross Country Burns Football Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 All students who plan to participate in fall sports at Burns High School (BHS) and Hines Middle School will need to have the following forms completed and placed on file in the office of their school: • Physical Examination Form (A physical is required every two years). If a student’s physical
Charles Edward Trainer 1931 – 2017 Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Charles “Chuck” Edward Trainer, 86, passed away peacefully July 21 in Corvallis, following a lengthy illness. Chuck was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was a humble man of deep faith, courage, and devotion, and a true gentleman and giver of his many talents to those
Sharon (Green) Howard 1939-2017 Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Sharon (Green) Howard passed away unexpectedly July 17 at her home in Sun City West, Ariz. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Burns. She was a 1957 graduate of Burns Union High School. Sharon is survived by her sons, Michael Jenson of Knoxville, Tenn., and Steven Jenson of Dayton, Ohio; and
Memorial service — Lawrence E. Ziemer Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Lawrence E. Ziemer passed away in his home July 22, of natural causes. He was born July 23, 1942. Lienkaemper Chapel of Ontario will conduct a graveside service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at
New Medicare cards combat fraud, illegal use News July 26, 2017July 26, 20170 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity theft, and safeguard taxpayer dollars. The new cards will use a unique, randomly-assigned number called a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to replace the Social
Council considers zoning for marijuana grow Hines City Council News July 19, 2017July 19, 20171 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Hines Common Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. To begin the meeting, Daniel Grigg was sworn in to his position on the council. ••• The council was addressed by Chris Boyce of High Desert Transformations. Boyce detailed the issues that his
Preparing for the eclipse: County services may suffer with influx of people into area Eclipse News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 by Harney County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Dave Ward Burns Fire Department Scott Williamson Harney District Hospital EMS Jeff Sceirine for the Burns Times-Herald During this eclipse, be aware of your surroundings with the influx of travelers into our county. Be prepared by filling up all your vehicles with fuel and have a few extra gallons on hand if
Motorcycle crash claims life News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 On July 14, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 163 in Harney County, which is approximately 30 miles east of Burns. The preliminary investigation revealed that 61-year-old Dan Barnum, from Florence, was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Ronald William Hawkins 1937-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 Ronald William Hawkins passed away July 7 in Turlock, Calif. He had been cared for at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since April. Ron was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Modesto, Calif., to Fred Robert and Marian Irene (Lemkuhl) Hawkins. Ron attended Waterford elementary schools and Oakdale High School. He married Rexann
John C. Lagler 1927-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 John Lagler, 90, passed away July 11 at home in Veneta, surrounded by his family. John was born in Wray, Colo., to Fred and Julia Lagler. He was one of eight children. He was married to Joyce Shell, his love of 70 years, and they have been blessed with six children. We invite